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clippers!

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For a child who weighs 32 pounds, what is the maximum pediatric dose for a medication that is recommended to be given at 35 mg/kg/day?
 
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Preschool children have special needs including:
 
  a. being curious and wanting to know why
  b. wanting someone to do everything for them
  c. fear of failure and needing reassurance
  d. wanting to be bigger and better than others


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todom5090

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

507.5 mg
RAT: 32 pounds divided by 2.2 = 14.5 kilograms; 14.5 kilograms multiplied by 35 = 507.5 mg.

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A Correct. Preschool children are naturally curious, wanting to know why, they have facility with language and other skills and enjoy the beginning of independence, yet are acutely aware of their need for the presence and support of adults in their lives.
B Incorrect. Preschool children are beginning to establish independence and do not want someone to do everything for them.
C Incorrect. Preschool children are not best described as fearing failure and needing reassurance.
D Incorrect. Preschool children are not best described as wanting to be bigger and better than others.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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